What’s coming to Panama in 2026

Greetings from Inside Panama Tours!

We’re excited to share a preview of the major launches, events and tourism trends that will position Panama as a key destination for the year ahead.

Panama continues to strengthen its position as one of Latin America’s most attractive destinations for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions. These are some events   that are shaping 2026 be a milestone year:

Expo Turismo Internacional Panama: March 10-12, 2026 at the Panama Convention Center. The region’s top annual tourism fair, bringing together buyers and suppliers from 30+ countries.

Latin America & the Caribbean International Economic Forum 2026: January 29-30, 2026,  Panama City. Organized by CAF, this high-profile forum will host over 2,500 global leaders from government, business, and development institutions.

Remote Immersion 2026: May 4-8, 2026, Chiriquí. A forward-thinking gathering focused on remote work, impact travel, and immersive experiences.

The Panama Convention Center is one of the most modern venues in the region, offering flexible spaces and capacity for up to 25,000 attendees. Contact us to discover about this venue!

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Panama is rapidly rising as a luxury destination for 2026. New luxury resorts, private villas and high-end wellness retreats place the country among the top Central & South American destinations to watch, these are some of the highlights to keep in mind:

Chiriquí Province is gaining international attention for its new upscale resorts, private villas, and world-class spas.

Exclusive stays on private islands, oceanfront luxury lodges, and rainforest boutique hotels.

Personalized experiences such as helicopter tours, private yacht charters, and VIP wildlife excursions.

Ideal for honeymoons, milestone celebrations, affluent families, and high-end retreat groups.

Top 3 luxury experiences in Panama:

• Private Island Villa Experience: complete with personal chef and concierge. 

• Rainforest Wellness Retreat: spa therapies and hot springs.

• Luxury Yacht Journey in Bocas del Toro: snorkeling, diving and marine life encounters.

Panama is a natural playground for families, modern city attractions combined with safe nature escapes, beaches, islands, and cultural experiences. These are some of our clients favorites:

• Flowers & Coffee Fair 2026 in Boquete: A colorful, family-oriented festival celebrating nature, culture, music, and food from Jan 7 to Jan 18 2026 in Chiriquí.

• Rainforest hikes and canopy.

• Snorkeling with marine life.

• Visits to Indigenous communities.

• Panama Canal & Biomuseo.

• Island trips and jungle wildlife encounters.

  
  

Check out our suggested 7-Day Family Itinerary for 2026.

Sustainability drives to be at the heart of Panama’s tourism identity, at Inside Panama Tours we are committed to sustainable, low-impact travel experiences that support local communities and protect ecosystems, including:

• Eco-lodges in rainforest and highland regions.

• Community-based cultural experiences.

• Nature conservation activities.

• Responsible wildlife and marine excursions.

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Ready to plan your 2026 Panama journey, incentive group, or corporate event?

At Inside Panama Tours, we here to design itineraries for every type of traveler.